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Librarybelle
Shield's Lady | Jayne Ann Krentz
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Panpan

Oh dear. This is the first book by Krentz that I didn‘t really like. Granted, it is book 3 in a series, and I have not read the first two, but it‘s way more sci-fi than her other reads, including her Arcane series. The arrogance of the male main character bordered on domineering and controlling, and I really did not Bond well with the female lead. It did serve as a good distraction while doing house chores, though! #19822022 #1989

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KimberlyJuracich
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Beautifully written historical fiction. Really draws you into the world.

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bookandbedandtea
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This appears to be a comprehensive look at what might have happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. The author gives the known history & a great deal of background on the Elizabethan "characters"(both Old World and New) then goes on to examine many possible fates for these settlers. This is a mystery that will never be solved- although I think one theory makes more sense than any other- but this book presents the known facts in an interesting way.

KimM I need to get back to reading this one. Its very well-researched. 5y
bookandbedandtea @KimM This topic has always fascinated me and I think he does a good job with it. 5y
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bookandbedandtea
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I don't get to do it very often but I love starting my day with some reading in bed.

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readtheworld
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First audiobook of 2020 finished! This history of the lost Roanoke Colony also explores the modern-day obsession with discovering its fate. The first half was a bit slow at points, but I enjoyed it overall.

#audiobook #nonfiction #roanoke #history

Reviewsbylola I just had to return this to the library unread. Maybe someday! Roanoke fascinates me. 5y
readtheworld @Reviewsbylola It was really good on audio — I think in print I might have gotten bogged down in the recap of the colony‘s history. 5y
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KimM
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Just finished this piece while reading this book. The book is immensely well researched. Check it out if you are interested in the early colonization of the US.

Lcsmcat I loved this book! And going to his talk/signing before I read it meant I heard it in his voice as I read. 6y
KimM I hate I missed his local appearance @Lcsmcat 6y
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SharonGoforth
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This book is equal parts history, mystery, and adventure! It was both educational and entertaining. Highly recommend!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Reviewsbylola This has always been a fascinating subject to me. Stacking! 6y
SharonGoforth @Reviewsbylola Hope you enjoy it! 6y
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SharonGoforth
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4 hours completed, and I have less than 50 pages to go in the tagged book. Need to take a break now and do a few things, then it will be back to reading this afternoon! #24in48 #readathon #breaktime

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SharonGoforth
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Reading The Secret Token on my lunch hour while following along with Google Maps. Fascinating book!!! #lunchtimereading #nonfiction #americanhistory

BarbaraTheBibliophage I love to look up the locations in books I‘m reading!! 🌏 6y
SharonGoforth @BarbaraTheBibliophage Yes! This book has maps that were drawn at the time, and I was comparing (or at least trying to) them with present day 🤓. 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Sounds interesting! 6y
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SharonGoforth
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My current reads! Enjoying both books 📚 #currentlyreading #ilovebigbooks

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